| Common Name | Mayapple |
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| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Genus | Podophyllum |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP14460 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | May, June, July, August, September |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Brown, Green, Silver |
| Dormancy | Required |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | Unique leaf coloration. |
| Landscape Value | Woodland shade. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 18" / 24" / 17" |
| Soil (Garden) | Humus-rich, moist, deep, well-drained. |
| Water (Garden) | Keep evenly moist. Needs summer moisture or they will go into early dormancy. Avoid drought stress. |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant |
| Comments | The amount of pattern varies with light, temperature and age. Avoid burying crowns too deeply, as it can cause rot. Grow in cool house for best color and growth. Grows best here by cooling pads. Plant in ground at 1 gallon size or larger. Zone 7 with winter protection. We recommend transplanting to a 4" pot from a plug, not a larger size container. |
Podophyllum ‘Kaleidoscope’
This is a very fine selection with octagonal leaves and a strong pattern of markings in silver & bronze. Leaves up to 18″ wide and 7-20 burgundy red flowers under the leaves (on 3-5 year old plants).
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 18″ / 24″ / 17″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry only very slightly between waterings. |
| EC | 0.75 – 1.5 |
| pH | 5.6 – 6.6 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 10 – 12 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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